UT MD Anderson faculty members Theresa Guise and Stephanie Watowich have been elected as AAAS Fellows, honored for their outstanding contributions to science and society. Their research focuses on endocrinology and immunology, with breakthroughs in cancer treatment and patient care.
The study found that AI-enhanced single-shot cine MRI produces better image quality compared to conventional cine MRI, particularly in participants with arrhythmia. The technique demonstrated a 100% success rate for image acquisition, outperforming conventional cine sequences.
The latest SLAS Technology volume showcases how AI, automation, and portable technologies are transforming drug discovery and diagnostics. This advancement enables the development of innovative therapeutic solutions and improved patient care.
Researchers found that adults who followed routine eating patterns lost more weight than those with varied diets. Those who repeated many of the same foods lost an average of 5.9% of their body weight, compared to 4.3%. Greater calorie consistency was also linked to better results.
Researchers identified MIEL1 as an E3 ligase that cooperates with XBAT31 to regulate thermoresponsive growth in plants. MIEL1 blocks XBAT31's auto-ubiquitination and self-degradation, maintaining its protein stability.
Researchers developed a video modeling program to enhance romantic relationship skills in young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The study found that participants significantly improved their decision-making skills across four relationship domains, averaging 76% accuracy after the intervention. The findings high...
Researchers have identified phage W5 as a safe and effective natural virus capable of eliminating harmful Salmonella on various foods and packaging materials. The study establishes a solid foundation for developing novel phage-based disinfectants or preservatives to combat antibiotic resistance and enhance food safety.
The latest volume of SLAS Discovery highlights advances in 3D cell culture and novel technologies for drug discovery. Small molecule cytokine antagonists and a versatile ELISA for PPI inhibitor screening are among the key findings.
Twelve life science startups have been selected for the Innovation AveNEW program at SLAS Europe 2026. The companies will showcase their products and services in a specially designated area on the exhibition floor, engaging with purchasing influencers and decision-makers from over 40 countries.
This issue highlights advancements in drug discovery, synthetic biology, and laboratory digitalization. SLAS Technology emphasizes scientific and technical advances that enable improved biomedical research and development.
Researchers have developed a new class of carbon materials called 'viciazites' that contain carefully controlled configurations of nitrogen groups, enabling low-temperature operation and efficient CO2 capture. The materials outperform untreated carbon fibers in CO2 uptake and desorption at temperatures below 60°C.
A clinical trial found that high-intensity therapy for patients begun within two weeks of a stroke did not improve hand and arm recovery beyond standard care. Despite having access to extra therapy, neither group did better than a cohort who received standard care alone.
The study developed a novel multi-task deep LASSO algorithm that identified six core clinical indicators, establishing four stable MASLD subtypes with distinct characteristics. The classification system enables targeted interventions, prioritizing fibrosis screening and aggressive cardiorenal protection for specific subgroups.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has announced the 2026 award recipients for their exceptional contributions to sleep medicine. The award winners are Dr. Susan Redline, Danny Eckert, Dr. Douglas Kirsch, Dr. Beth Malow, and Dr. Robert Stansbury, recognized for their research, education, advocacy, and clinical care.
East China Normal University's Faculty of Education has been selected for the 2025 Shanghai 'International Communication of Chinese Culture' initiative, highlighting the growing importance of academic platforms in facilitating global knowledge exchange. The journal ECNU Review of Education plays a central role in advancing this initiat...
A study from Stockholm University found a diverse population in medieval Ibiza connected to Europe, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa through trade and migration. Genetic analysis also identified the first confirmed case of leprosy in medieval Islamic Iberia.
A new study reveals that over 63% of children waiting for an ADHD assessment with CAMHS spend more than a year on the list, while a third wait over two years. Parents experience significant distress due to lengthy wait times, feeling powerless and uncertain about their child's future.
A University of Michigan study suggests that scientists wearing nitrile and latex gloves while measuring microplastics may overestimate the amount of tiny pollutants in air, water, and samples. The researchers recommend using cleanroom gloves instead to minimize contamination with stearates.
Researchers studying ghost forests along the mid-Atlantic coastline found that changes in stemflow chemistry affect carbon cycling and microbial communities. The team's findings suggest that understanding these processes can help predict which forests are most vulnerable to sea level rise.
Researchers discovered that 240-million-year-old coelacanths used their lung to detect sounds underwater, employing an ossified lung and a canal connecting the hearing organs. This finding provides valuable insight into the evolutionary history of these fish and may also reveal secrets about our own aquatic ancestors.
A new study highlights the importance of fair distribution of carbon dioxide removal rights among countries to halt global warming. The researchers found that unequal allocation can entrench inequality, shifting the climate burden onto future generations.
A study published in Frontiers found that young people with attachment anxiety and difficulties identifying emotions are more susceptible to short video addiction. Mental training, such as mindfulness and attention regulation, can help prevent this addiction by strengthening emotional awareness and cognitive regulation.
Adults who engaged in extended durations of mentally passive sedentary behaviors had a higher risk of dementia. Replacing passive with mentally active sedentary behaviors was shown to reduce the risk of dementia onset in later life.
Researchers developed a machine learning model that analyzes patient demographics, electronic health record data, and blood test results to predict hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) risk. The model achieved high accuracy and outperformed existing liver cancer risk prediction models, offering potential for widespread use in resource-limite...
A Korean research team has developed a circular low-carbon catalytic process that co-produces gluconic acid and sorbitol from glucose. The process operates under ambient conditions, significantly reducing both energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Scientists create world-first artificial embryonic node to study flow patterns that steer organ growth, revealing key details behind left-right symmetry. The research provides new insights into how micro-hairs called cilia interact with a fluid-filled cavity to shape the body's asymmetry.
A team of scientists has discovered a gene switch in the leaf succulent Kalanchoë laxiflora that enables it to conserve water during dry conditions. This discovery could lead to the development of drought-tolerant crops with improved water efficiency, contributing to global food security.
The review emphasizes surgical excision as the cornerstone of curative treatment, with recommended margins depending on tumor risk stratification. Reconstruction should be individualized according to defect size, anatomic subunit involvement, and patient factors.
A recent study found that Vibrio fischeri bacteria are essential for the healthy development of Hawaiian bobtail squid. The bacteria produce a protein called SypC, which prompts the development of the squid's light-organ. Without SypC, developmental disruptions occur, highlighting the crucial communication between bacteria and host.
A new review provides a decision-making framework for carbon capture and utilization (CCU) deployment in power plants. The framework respects operational, regulatory, and cultural boundaries while unlocking economic potential of CO2 conversion.
Researchers have created a dark, rubbery film that combines physical textures with light-absorbing nanotubes to keep surfaces ice-free at -50 °C. The film operates using a two-tier defense mechanism, providing both passive and active anti-de-icing capabilities.
Researchers developed a microwave-coupled solvent system to efficiently convert hemicellulose into furfural, achieving high yields under mild conditions. The approach demonstrated significant energy savings compared to conventional heating methods.
SKKU Professor Doil Kim has published a book redefining humility as a key resource for cultivating mature moral character. The book offers a novel perspective on humility, distinguishing it from negative Western interpretations of 'self-abasement.'
A research team developed an AI technology that can recognize new actions from only a small number of example videos. The algorithm efficiently summarizes key movement patterns from each video, enabling it to compare actions more effectively and identify similarities and differences accurately.
A new long-term land cover dataset for China covers 1985 to 2022 and provides annual 30-meter maps. The dataset outperforms existing products, achieving high accuracy nationwide and in regional tests. It reveals major shifts in impervious surfaces, water bodies, forests, cropland, and grassland across China.
A national approach to school nursing would provide equal support to all Australian children, regardless of location. The study highlights inconsistencies in services provided by states and territories, education sectors, and school types, leading to varying levels of access to school nurses.
Researchers discovered that just three neurons control posture and swimming direction in ctenophores, challenging traditional views of nervous system evolution. The statocyst, a gravity-sensing organ, uses an active, integrative circuit to dynamically coordinate ciliary activity.
Researchers at Zhejiang Normal University developed a new Eu2+-doped glass with excellent X-ray excited luminescence (XEL) and efficient blue-cyan photoluminescence. The glass achieves record-breaking XEL intensity, high transmittance, and excellent radiation stability, making it suitable for X-ray imaging and white LED applications.
Researchers have developed field-assisted sintering technologies to overcome traditional sintering challenges. These methods achieve full densification with high-quality microstructures, resulting in record-breaking flexural strength and exceptional properties.
Researchers at Adelaide University have discovered a new gut–brain signalling pathway that governs how parasitic infections lead to nausea, appetite loss and other sickness symptoms. The study shows two specialised gut cell types work together to sense parasites and activate protective responses through the vagus nerve.
A global assessment of 800 deltas reveals that nearly all can adapt to sea-level rise using existing technology and space. However, large and densely populated deltas face greater challenges, while smaller deltas have more flexibility with low-resource measures. Collaboration and innovation may expand adaptation opportunities.
Researchers from Beijing Normal University decode historical chemical footprint in Mongolia's Orkhon River Basin to track toxic emissions drivers. The study reveals a link between economic booms and traffic jams and chemical fallout, providing insights for rewriting water management policies across Central Asia.
The Linda and Mike Mussallem Foundation has donated to USC's Keck School of Medicine to enhance clinical trials for individuals with Down syndrome at risk for Alzheimer's. This will increase domestic and international sites, accelerating the development of treatments specifically for this population.
Researchers developed an AB-TENG with a transistor-inspired architecture to transform physical limitations into functional advantages, advancing skin-electricity-enhanced thin-film TENGs. This breakthrough design establishes a new paradigm for next-generation self-sustaining HMI and IoT devices.
A 50-year study in Kerala, India found that expanding tree plantations can result in zero net carbon gains underground. The research highlights the importance of considering the type of plantation and historical soil profile when designing climate mitigation strategies.
Researchers discover that adding micro- and nano-scale bone char triggers a biological revival in arsenic-contaminated rice paddies, increasing urease and catalase activity and organic carbon levels. The biochar fundamentally alters soil microbiome behavior, reinforcing natural detoxification capacity by shifting microbial gene abundance.
A new study reveals that microplastics and hydrochar can mobilize trapped phosphorus in rice paddies, triggering distinct microbial strategies. Hydrochar increased available phosphorus by 21.1%, while microplastics pushed it up by 14.2%.
A collaborative research team has developed a gas-induced structure evolution strategy to create a 'self-transforming' catalyst that selectively converts CO2 into carbon monoxide. The catalyst achieves a targeted shift in product selectivity, increasing the CO/CH4 ratio and enhancing CO selectivity.
A Cochrane review found that chlorhexidine application to umbilical cord stumps likely reduces infections by 29% and may lower mortality rates, particularly in LMICs. Umbilical cord care is crucial for preventing infection and promoting healthy healing.
A research team has revealed quantum interference between direct and indirect reaction pathways in the photodissociation of partially deuterated water, demonstrating that interference can occur even within a single reaction path. This finding suggests a new route to control nonadiabatic dynamics in chemical reactions.
The companies are leveraging generative AI to develop innovative candidates for challenging neurological diseases, aiming to provide a broader range of therapeutic options. Insilico's Pharma.AI platform and Tenacia's expertise will continue to generate innovative solutions with strong translational potential.
Scientists have developed a novel catalyst that enables efficient conversion of CO2 into formate, which is widely used across industries. The catalyst, comprising Co atoms confined within the MoS2 lattice, shows superior catalytic activity and selectivity compared to traditional materials.
A team of archaeologists used uranium–thorium dating to establish precise construction timelines for houses built out of coral in French Polynesia. The findings reveal previously hidden patterns of architectural development and cultural life in Pacific societies, challenging earlier theories about coral reuse.
Researchers combine biochar with naturally occurring minerals to create more durable and effective materials for improving soil fertility, capturing contaminants, and delivering nutrients. Engineered composites show promising potential for agricultural and pollution control applications.
Researchers developed a system combining biochar with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to target specific pollutants in red mud. The results showed that each fungal species played a distinct role in detoxifying arsenic and lead, as well as improving soil health.
A landmark study found that food fortification prevents approximately 7 billion nutrient gaps annually at a cost of just 18 cents per person. However, the study identified three priority actions to dramatically expand food fortification programs, including improving compliance and expanding coverage in high-need regions.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a synthetic origin of replication for plasmids, allowing for precise control over copy numbers and eliminating incompatibility issues. This innovation enables scientists to modify plasmids instead of workarounds, simplifying experimental workflows and expanding possibilities.
Historian Dr Michael Edwards reveals that Samuel Pepys curated his correspondence to hide his connections to slavery and slave trading. In a surprising twist, Pepys rejected an offer of an enslaved boy as a bribe, demonstrating his sensitivity over the issue.
The BrainHealth Network connects researchers across the country to understand brain health improvement through advanced MRI imaging and data analysis. The network leverages a comprehensive multimodal brain imaging dataset, including a longitudinal study of 100,000 healthy participants over 10 years.
A research team successfully developed an electrochemically mediated dearomatization saturation strategy for pyridine, resulting in efficient multifunctional modification of the molecule. The strategy achieves chemo, regio, and stereoselective transformation of pyridine into complex piperidine skeletons.